News
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Damage to Taumarunui pool worse than first thought
NewsFurther, more major repair work on Taumarunui pool is required delaying its opening until at least early February 2017.
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Tongariro Forest Park offers untapped potential
NewsAlthough a recreation terrain park isn't currently seen as viable in Tongariro Forest Park there are plenty of other opportunities.
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Manuaute St Beautification Contest
NewsThe winner of Ruapehu Youth Council's Beautification Contest in Manuaute St was Lois Mills with her General Store replica entry 'Off the Rails'.
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Citizen of the Year recipients chosen
NewsRuapehu has chosen its Citizen of the Year recipients being Peter Panton for Northern Ruapehu and Bernice Frost for Waimarino-Waiouru.
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Strong interest in Concept Plans
NewsOver 300 people have been along to view the Taumarunui revitalisation concept plans since their launch on Monday night.
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Great turn-out to concept plan launch
NewsTaumarunui locals have been asked to use the concept plans to challenge their ideas of what their town could look and function like.
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Ruapehu benefiting from tourism growth
NewsRuapehu is well placed to benefit from the strong growth in international and domestic tourism spending which is up by 12% to $34.7 billion
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Taumarunui pool opening delayed
NewsSuspected earthquake damage has delayed the scheduled opening of the Taumarunui pool by an anticipated two weeks until Mon 19 Dec.
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Public invitation to Town Centre Project Plan
NewsCouncil is expecting a lot of interest in the launch of the Taumarunui Town Centre Project concept plans on Mon 5 Dec - All welcome
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Resurgence in Maori Wardens
NewsMayor Don Cameron presented Warrant cards to seven Taumarunui Maori Wardens at a special ceremony at Council earlier this week.
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Infrastructure survives big Sth Is. quake
NewsCouncil contractors have been checking whether last night's 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused any damage to Ruapehu infrastructure.
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Carbon dosing underway
NewsCouncil is asking Taumarunui residents to provide feedback on the taste and odour of their water to help get carbon dosing at the right level.
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New Council sworn-in
NewsAn air of enthusiasm for the next three years greeted the swearing-in of Ruapehu's newly elected members.
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Do you need a Special Liquor Licence?
NewsBusinesses holding Christmas events where alcohol will be served should call Council to ascertain whether they need a Special Liquor Licence.
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Councils seek to maximise Timber Trail
NewsRuapehu and Waitomo Councils are working together to increase Timber Trail users from the current 6,000 to 10,000 users per summer by 2020.
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New role at Council to aid Ruapehu growth
NewsCouncil seeking to appoint a Business Development and Partnership Manager to help grow and expand Ruapehu's economy.
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Waiouru loos win Keep NZ Beautiful Award
NewsAward winning loo project first part of a vision for Waiouru as a gateway to the volcanic plateau and the Ruapehu District.
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Soon to be very different
NewsTaumarunui residents will get to have their say on plans to redevelop the town center at a special launch event planned for early December.
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Hard choices for Youth Council
NewsThe standard of display ideas for the Manuaute St replica storefront contest was so high that seven designs were chosen instead of the original six
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Liquor licence deadlines
NewsMissing the liquor license application cut-off could mean a dry Christmas and New Year period.